Fair Housing on the South Carolina Real Estate Exam

Fair housing appears on every South Carolina exam. Here's what you need to know.

Federal Fair Housing Act: 7 Protected Classes Race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status.

South Carolina Fair Housing SC's Fair Housing Law generally mirrors federal law. SC does not add significant state-level classes beyond federal at the statewide level, though Columbia and Charleston add sexual orientation and gender identity through local ordinances.

Prohibited Practices Steering, blockbusting, redlining, discriminatory advertising — all prohibited.

SCREC Enforcement SCREC can discipline licensees for fair housing violations independently of HUD. License suspension or revocation is possible.

Common Exam Questions **Q**: A SC licensee steers an African American buyer away from a predominately white neighborhood. This is: **A**: Steering — a Fair Housing Act violation based on race.

Q: A SC landlord with a 6-unit building refuses to rent to families with children, claiming she wants "quiet tenants." This is: A: A Fair Housing violation — familial status (families with children under 18) is a protected class.

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